About the SAR

The Sons of the American Revolution is a lineage organization. Those eligible to join must be 18 years old and able to prove blood descent back to an ancestor who contributed in some way to the cause of American Independence. Contributions range from military service, providing supplies to the military, administering to the wounded, and other support roles to the cause contributed by a male or female ancestor. The SAR, organized on April 30, 1889, and chartered by the United States Congress on June 6, 1906, is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3, corporation that seeks to maintain and extend:

The institutions of American Freedom

An appreciation for true patriotism

A respect for our national symbols

The value of American citizenship

The unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people

Our Purpose: "to perpetuate the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American People. "

The SAR has 28,000 members in over 500 chapters in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Here in Illinois, there are more than 1,000 members in 17 chapters. Our membership includes men from all walks of life, all with a deep affection for America, its heritage and its institutions. If you think you qualify, please check out this page with more information on how to join.